The Environmental Media Association (EMA) has long served as a valuable link between the media and the environmental community and their efforts have attracted some of the biggest names in Hollywood and corporate America.

Jaden Smith will host the 27th Annual EMA Awards benefit, presented by Toyota and Lexus, on Sept. 23 in Los Angeles to honor those that are leading by example and using their voice to help promote solutions in innovation and activism to combat the current administration’s rollback on funding.

Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Natalie Portman will be honored alongside three-term Mayor of New York City, founder of Bloomberg Media, Bloomberg Philanthropies and author of Climate of Hope, Michael R. Bloomberg. Portman will receive the EMA Ongoing Commitment Award and Bloomberg will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Additionally, co-founder of professional hair care company, John Paul Mitchell Systems, and ultra-premium tequila brand, Patrón Spirits, John Paul DeJoria will receive the Innovator Award, Alan J. Fuerstman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Montage International will take home the Corporate Responsibility Award and Russell Simmons will receive the Missions in Music Award.

Portman is the producer and narrator of a new documentary that looks at people’s dietary choices and the origin of their food, Eating Animals. Portman credits the film, which is based on Jonathan Safran Foer’s book by the same title, for turning her from a twenty-year vegetarian to a vegan activist.

“It’s up to each individual to decide to educate themselves, take responsibility and make a change,” said Portman. “I chose to adapt to a sustainable lifestyle after learning of the health risks and environmental effects that come with the mass production of animals. To receive this honor is a valuable reminder to me that I am not alone in this fight.”

Bloomberg has provided more than $100 million for various environmental initiatives on clean energy and ocean conservation, leads a number of bi-partisan coalitions on urgent issues including climate change, and since 2014, has served as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change.

Following President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, he stepped up with California Governor Jerry Brown to announce America’s Pledge, which brings together private and public-sector leaders to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in reducing emissions and delivers the country’s ambitious climate goals of the Paris agreement. In addition, he co-authored the New York Times best-selling book “Climate of Hope,” with Carl Pope. His foundation, in partnership with Radical Media, produced From the Ashes, which explores the legacy and future of the coal industry in the U.S. The film, which premiered at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival and was distributed worldwide by the National Geographic Channel this past June, is nominated for an EMA Award.

"Fighting climate change is one of our greatest opportunities to save and improve lives. The more we raise awareness of the benefits of action, the faster we’ll make progress and I want to thank EMA and all the honorees who are helping to lead the way," said Bloomberg.

John Paul DeJoria speaks at the EMA IMPACT Summit at Montage Beverly Hills on March 24, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for the Environmental Media Association.

DeJoria works tirelessly to protect the environment and his love of animals sparked his vow to never test on them. His company became the first professional beauty brand to publicly oppose animal testing and the company has planted 300,000-plus trees to offset its carbon footprint. Meanwhile, the Patrón distillery has earned a clean industry award from the Mexican Federal Environmental Protection Agency for the company’s efforts to reduce waste, clean the air and sustain the environment. He also maintains a steadfast commitment to protecting our waterways and their inhabitants through long-standing partnerships with Waterkeeper Alliance and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

“I believe it is the obligation of all companies to do something that benefits their city, community, country and planet,” said DeJoria. “It is important to me personally to seek new ways to be sustainable, on both a corporate and personal level. Leading with a positive example shows that every one of us can, and should, do a little something to make the world a better place. Everyone can have an impact and everyone benefits in the long run.”

Fuerstman will accept on behalf of Montage International’s sustainable hotel and resort developments, including the Montage Beverly Hills, which was the first ultra-luxury Gold Certified hotel in Southern California under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) new construction rating system. In addition, Montage Deer Valley was then the first LEED certified resort in the state of Utah.

“We’re proud to receive the first-ever EMA Green Seal for Hospitality,” said Fuerstman. “Caring for our guests goes hand in hand with our commitment to caring for the environment. Luxury and sustainability can be synonymous.”

“We are completely blown away by the slate of our 2017 honorees,” said EMA President & CEO Debbie Levin. “Our mission is always about celebrating personal responsibility and solutions. These activists have taken it upon themselves to be proactive, take action and make a change.”